Man charged after over 200 cannabis plants discovered at Gateshead property

More than 200 cannabis plants have been recovered and a man has been charged after aerial thermal pictures highlighted suspicious activity at an address in Gateshead.

A warrant was carried out at midday on Wednesday in the Birtley area.

A 26-year-old man has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance.

Northumbria Police stated:

"This included support from the National Police Air Service, which captured images of heat radiating from the property’s roof.

Once inside, officers discovered a complex drugs set-up supporting hundreds of cannabis plants across three rooms in the address."